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I've saved up about $150k in CPF OA, $55K in SA, $235k for buying house + reno. I earn just short of $6k gross per month now. Plan to purchase resale HDB in 2nd half of this year, as my preferred flats reach MOP then.

My siblings and I inherited land overseas but shared among 6 of us. We've been trying to dispose it for a few months now, but lots of red tape, admi, bureaucracy and hassle. We're all Singaporeans. Living all our lives here. May not get much from the land in the end. A burden essentially.

1) Will I be able to be eligible for Government Grants if I purchase a resale under Single Scheme?

2) Will I be able to use all my CPF to service purchase price of flat?

3) Will I be able to get a HDB loan?

4) If I don't get loans, what price range of flats should I consider purchasing? Is $400k possible on what I've saved up? I'm putting aside $5k for processing cost like OTP, stamp duty, legal fees etc. Is that too much/little?

Any advice would be appreciated. THANKS!
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Hi,

If you are 35 & above, yes you can apply under Single scheme, grant will be 15k if you are 1st timer and earn 6k & below. Yes you can use only your OA fully and you can get hdb loan. Typical breakdown as follows:

CPF 10%
Max hdb loan 90%
Stamp duties+legal approx 3%
OTP deposit 5k
Hdb admin fees 300
Commission 1%+GST

Hence setting aside 10k will be more ideal. Thanks and hope to assist with your purchase plans further and value-add.

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Morning,

Do note that if the landed property that you have inherited are for residential purpose, you will be required to remove your ownership within 6 months from key collection of your HDB unit. If you are SC, aged 35 and above, you will be eligible for $15k grant should your income be below $6k.
Do also note that SA are not eligible for payment on mortgage loan nor down payment.

Do contact me further should you require my assistance.

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  • VP
    Thanks all who have replied so far!

    Regarding the land, we found a buyer who is developing the land for commercial use but still processing the transfer.

    Is the $6K income to qualify for $15k Housing Grant grant Gross Salary or Net Salary? My Gross may hit $6k by the end of the year. No count bonuses, right?

    Yes, 35, and First timer.
Hi

You may call 9620 0827  for a chat to all the concerns that you may have for buying a resale flat or email to gavin.ng@orangetee.com

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$5K is just for the OTP exercise fee. HDB legal fee will be minimal using CPF and misc will do.

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Hi Sir/Mdm,

1. For purchasing of HDB under the single scheme, you will be eligible for up to 15k of grant. The grant will be channelled into your CPF account.

2. Yes you will be able to utilised all CPF in your OA account to service your flat.

3. You should be eligible for a HDB loan. Do submit a HDB Loan application to confirm the loan amount and tenure you are eligible for. This is the link:
https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BP27AWHLEApplication/BP27SHome

4. You should be able to get loan from HDB. Alternatively, you may consider getting a loan from bank as well.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can draft up a comprehensive financial plan for you so that you can plan your finances better.

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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good evening buyer,

You will be eligible for $15k singles grant and HDB loan if you meet the respective conditions. Do apply for HLE so you will have a better idea whether will you qualify with your close to $6k salary.

Sure definitely you can utilised all your CPF OA funds.

If you decide not to take up a loan, I dont think you are able to afford a $400k property. Probably you might be suitable for a 3RM flat around $330k to $340k and the quality of the unit will depends on how much you are setting aside for renovation which therefore will determine your purchase budget.

You need to set aside more cash for $5k option deposit, $80 resale application, $200 valuation fee, 1% agent commission plus 7% GST etc. You will be eligible to utilised your CPF OA funds for stamp duties and legal fees.

Hope my sharing is beneficial to your property purchase.

Hope I can continue to value add in your purchase.

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